Nah. Normal operation in these gimpy, new energy-star dishwashers-- they skimp on the heat during the dry cycle so everything comes out wet. Sublime Master KurtiusInterruptus explains:

The vent snorkel on these exits at the bottom left side of the door and has a small area that will catch condensation until the dry fan can evaporate it away...if you open the door right after the cycle, this is the water that drips out on the floor...no fix I know off for this except to be aware of it and stand ready to wipe it up promptly...GE imagination,as master regus loves to say!

The HEATER RELAY is located on the right side of the D/W. A metal panel/shield (on the right side) must be removed to gain access for testing.

Testing the HEATING ELEMENT *can* be done from the bottom/front---but is easier if the D/W is placed on it's back---and removing the bottom cover/panel.

In many cases I have seen failed HEATING ELEMENTS or RELAYS on Samsung D/Ws---in homes which had an INSTANT WATER HEATER (AKA: Tankless Water Heater).This type of Water Heater requires a minimum GALLON-PER-MINUTE of water flow---before it will *heat* the water.Many dishwashers have a lower GPM flow rate than required---this results in NO HOT WATER at all during water fill.The D/W heating sytem remains "on" for long periods of time---each time the D/W is used.Eventually the HEATING ELEMENT or HEATER RELAY fails.

Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.Remove connector P1 from the control board.Using the table below,http://appliantology...-ii-dishwasher/measure the resistance across the switch when the key is pressed.NOTE: The meter must be connected with the proper polarity.This test will not work on models with a “touch sensor” type user interface.The resistance reading should go from infinity (open circuit) with the key opendown to a readable Ω level with the key pressed.The level may be different depending on your meter, since there is a diode in the circuit.If available, you could use the “Diode Test” function of a digital meter,which will give a voltage to turn on the diode in the circuit.➔If any switches fail this test, replace the console panel/keypad assembly.➔If all switches test OK, replace the machine control board.

According to the researchers, black yeasts are “extremophile” fungi, which means they thrive in extreme temperatures and conditions.

The high heat, harsh detergents and humidity provided by dishwashers, coffee machines and washing machines provide just the right touch of comfort for these deadly fungi.

"The discovery of this widespread presence of extremophilic fungi in some of our common household appliances suggests that these organisms have embarked on an extraordinary evolutionary process that could pose a significant risk to human health in the future," said the authors.

The yeasts, also known as Exophiala dermatitidis and E. phaeomuriformis, have been associated with illness and death in people.

According to the researchers, the fungi are especially partial to the lungs, so people with cystic fibrosis are most at risk.

One of the authors, Nina Gunde-Cimerman, a microbiologist at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, told The Daily Telegraph one thing not mentioned in the report was that "we tested the dishes after they had been cleaned in these dishwashers and they were full of this black yeast, so too the cutlery that you put in your mouth. We just don't know how serious this could be."

The researchers say other fungi species also were found in the rubber seal.

And they warned that "further research is imperative," given the ubiquity of dishwashers and their concern about increased fungus-human interactions.

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